No Flour, No Sugar Oatmeal Apple Cake

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No Flour, No Sugar Oatmeal Apple Cake 🍎🥣🍰

Description

This no-flour, no-sugar oatmeal apple cake is naturally sweetened with apples and made entirely without refined flour or sugar. Soft, moist, and packed with wholesome oats, cinnamon, and fresh apples, it’s the perfect healthy breakfast, snack, or guilt-free dessert. Simple ingredients come together to create a delicious cake that’s naturally satisfying and family-friendly.

Servings

Serves: 8 slices

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Blend the oats into a coarse flour using a food processor.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine oats, grated apples, mashed banana, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking powder.

Step 4

Fold in walnuts or raisins if using.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

Step 6

Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Sweet apples such as Fuji or Honeycrisp work best.
  • The banana adds natural sweetness and moisture.
  • The cake becomes even softer the next day.

Tips

 Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
 Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top before baking.
 Enjoy warm with yoghurt or nut butter.
 Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutritional Information (Per Slice)

  • Calories: 160
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: Naturally occurring from fruit

Approximate values.

Health Benefits

  • Rich in fibre from oats and apples.
  • No refined flour or added sugar.
  • Provides steady energy and promotes fullness.
  • Contains vitamins, antioxidants, and heart-healthy nutrients.

Q&A

Q: Can I make it vegan?
Yes. Replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk.

Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes. Freeze slices for up to 2 months.

Q: Can I use quick oats?
Yes, though the texture will be softer.

Q: Is it suitable for breakfast?
Absolutely! It’s a wholesome and nutritious breakfast cake.

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